Martins win with Sounders again

Obafemi Martins was in the thick of action for his MLS side Seattle Sounders as they rallied to a 3-2 win over Vancouver Whitecaps in front of a season-high 53,679 fans at CenturyLink Field late Saturday night June 8 2013.

Nigerian striker Martins, provided the winning assist for teammate Lamar Neagle who ran onto his pass and scored in the 81st minute to gift all three points to Sounders.

Saturday’s was Neagle’s fifth goal of the season. The Sounders now have six wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats to amass 21 points for the season

Martins and teammates had a bright start as they took a 1-0 lead in the ninth minute on a goal by Andy Rose before Camilo Sanvezzo scored a pair of first-half goals for the Whitecaps.

Servando Carrasco converted a penalty kick in the 70th minute, lifting the Sounders into a 2-2 tie before the winner from Neagle.